Question

soup and salad cost $6.00 in total. the soup costs a dollar more than the salad. how much does the salad cost (in dollars, without a dollar sign)?

Answer 1

The cost of the salad is $2.50.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this problem, let's assume the cost of the salad is 'x' dollars. Since the soup costs a dollar more than the salad, the cost of the soup would be 'x + 1' dollars.

According to the information given, the total cost of the soup and salad is $6.00. So, we can set up an equation to solve for 'x':

1. x + (x + 1) = 6

Simplifying the equation, we get:

1. 2x + 1 = 6
2. 2x = 6 - 1
3. 2x = 5
4. x = 5 / 2

Therefore, the cost of the salad is $2.50.